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US suspends all travel from Europe for 30 days in wake of coronavirus:Source https://www.dnaindia.com/
As the number coronavirus cases in the United States continues to rise, President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that the country has suspended all travel from Europe for 30 days.


Indian students delay foreign uni plans: Source- Times of India

An admit from Stanford calls for celebration. A call from Cambridge is seen as a passport to succss.But infected with fears over the Covid-19 spered,students are postponeomg confirmation of their admissions.

Two cases of COVID-19 in Mumbai city; India cancels all visas for one month: Source-Hindustan Times
Two sr citizens from Mumbai tested positive for coronavirus disease on Wednesdays ,while Pune and Nagpur reported three and on fresh cases respectively, taking the number infected in Maharashtra to 11.meanwhile all the visas for entering India have been suspended till April 15.


Trying to bring back Indians from corona –hit countries-Jaishankar: Source-Hindustan Times
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said India will be sending a team of doctors to Italy by Thursday for testing its nationals for novel coronavirus disease(Covid-19)and bringing them back even as samples of 529 more people have been brought from Iran.

Your money safe,Pvt Banks tell Depositors:Source-Ecnomic Times

The yes Bank crises is having a contagion impact on other private banks forcing these lenders to clarify their position and address depositor concerns on their capital base and liquidity.


The Fern Hotels & Resorts opens maximum properties in India in 2019 : The India Hospitality Review 2019.

According to a recent report The India Hospitality Review 2019 published last week by HVS India and South Asia said, The Fern Hotels & Resorts (Concept Hospitality Private Ltd) has opened the highest number of properties in India in the calendar year 2019,   “The domestic brands overtook their international peers by opening 69% of properties and 55% by keys.”, the report stated. The four other companies were Marriott, Sarovar, IHCL and intelliStay respectively.


Thomas Cook India introduces unique Bike Trips, with the outdoor-adventure travel witnessing a 30% demand growth

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., has observed a strong appetite with over 30% in demand for outdoor-adventure travel from Indian consumers. With biking trips in India emerging as a significant new trend, Thomas Cook India has introduced a portfolio of Bike Trips across spectacular routes within India and Bhutan. Adventure Tourism is a 5 trillion US dollar business globally


FSSAI directs food safety depts to conduct enforcement for adulterated oil: Source-http://www.fnbnews.com/

The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked the state food safety departments to conduct enforcement activities regarding adulteration of edible oil.
The apex food regulator of the country, in a survey, found that 33 per cent of the samples of edible oil, particularly mustard oil, were adulterated with cheaper oils, and therefore, the food regulator has decided to strengthen the enforcement mechanism against the adulteration of edible oil.

The Professional Chefby The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
The Professional Chef is among the best-selling titles, with the best of foods and flavors from around the world. The book reviews ingredients, equipment, and skills of the professional chef. It then explores the techniques for the full range of food items: vegetables, potatoes, grains, legumes, pasta, meats, fish and seafood, poultry, eggs, fruits, soups, sauces, quick breads and cakes, yeast breads, and more. The new edition features information on global cuisines, an all-new chapter on Plated Desserts, and information on topics of growing importance such as souse vide cooking, seasonality, and sustainability.

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